Do you accept Medicaid for tummy tucks?

Medicaid and other insurance providers consider a tummy tuck to be an elective cosmetic procedure, making it ineligible for coverage. If you think a tummy tuck is right for you and are concerned about the cost, talk to your plastic surgeon about financing options that might be available to you.

Thanks for your question! Unfortunately, I’m not aware that Medicaid ever covers tummy tucks, as they are considered an elective cosmetic procedure. Call your local plastic surgeon to inquire as to prices and financing options. Best of luck to you! 

Unfortunately, Medicaid does not cover tummy tucks since they are considered an elective cosmetic procedure.  They may cover a panniculectomy procedure which is a variation of a tummy tuck and essentially just involves amputation of excess skin to the lower abdominal wall.  Best to call Plastic Surgery offices in your area and see which ones take Medicaid.  I hope that helps and wish you the very best!-Gregory A Buford MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author